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1. Family violence & the pro-arrest policy: a literature review [pdf, 214 KB]

   Family violence and the pro-arrest policy: a literature review Prepared for the Ministry of Justice by Dr Sue Carswell 2 DISCLAIMER This research was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. The report has been prepared by the author and the views expressed in it are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Ministry of Justice. First published in October 2006 by the Ministry of Justice PO Box 180 Wellington New Zealand © Crown Copyright ISBN 0-478-29

2. RI v Hart LCRO 158 / 2011 (13 July 2012) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...Hart to RI regarding formulation of formal instructions to CBB 16 February 2009 – final letter of instructions to CBB 29 June 2009 – CBB advises unwilling to accept instructions 10 September 2009 – letter from Mr Hart to RI recommending civil proceedings against Doctors. First reference to ACC payout. January 2010 – preparation of draft Statement of Claim, claiming compensatory and exemplary damages. Cause of action expressed to be breach of duty of care. 6 Ap...

3. Communication Assistance Quality Framework FINAL [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   Communication Assistance Quality Framework July 2021 2 Foreword Te Tiriti o Waitangi sets out the right of equality before the law. This right is also protected under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, and the Human Rights Act 1993, and it is recognised in United Nations Conventions for the rights of the child and the rights of people with disabilities. To enable fair access to justice, and honour our responsibilities to Māori, we recognise that some participants in our jus

4. Hawkes Bay Standards Committee v Heaphy [2014] NZLCDT 61 [pdf, 343 KB]

   ...meeting was held at which both Mr Heaphy and Mr Porter were present, during which at least one of the other directors was dismissed and sent away. [14] Although Mr Porter, and his accountant, sought to downplay the risks posed by any contemplated civil litigation on the basis of the warranties, Mr Porter finally conceded towards the end of his evidence, that the CEO Mr H had made at or around the time of this meeting, a direct threat to him to bankrupt him and his family trusts,...

5. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination Summary of submissions [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination Summary of submissions Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to

6. Vainu - Succession to Phyliss Harmon (2025) 124 Tākitimu MB 16 (124 TKT 16) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...by the High Court.5 Instead, they argue that the will is unfair because it disinherits them and their uri from Polly’s Māori land interests. Although they did not express their objections in this way, this is essentially a claim under the Family Protection Act 1955 (“the FPA”). The FPA affects a will-maker’s ability to leave their estate to whomever they wish. If an estate comprises entirely of Māori land interests, a claim under the FPA can be heard in this Court. [16...

7. 2023 archive

   ...Interest: Defence Lawyers needed for Alcohol & Other Drug Treatment Courts (AODTC) Waitakere and Kirikiriroa Duty Lawyer Service Final changes to legal aid lawyer quality assurance framework now complete Updated Legal Aid Outcomes of Budget 2022 EOI - Family Court Associates Final opportunity to complete the Legal Aid Information Management Survey  EOI – Team leader, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Courts in Auckland, Waitākere and Hamilton Mileage rate increasing to $0...

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8. Justice: our people, our communities [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   ...that she’s chilled out. For a court dog, she has to be.’ As with Louie, Harper also has an innate ability to make people feel at ease. Judge Osborne recalls the time he brought Harper in for a sensitive settlement conference involving a dispute between family members, which involved a 14-year-old child. ‘She [Harper] helped break the ice. We had our introduction, talked about what we needed to talk about, and life carried on.’ At the end of the day, Judge Osborne and H...

9. O'Hagan v Police [2020] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 827 KB]

   ...far back as 2006) each has made complaints to the Police about the conduct of the other. The merits of these complaints are not for the Tribunal to determine. It is relevant, however, that the ex-wife obtained a permanent protection order from the Family Court as well as custody of the two children of the marriage. On 12 June 2014 Mr O’Hagan was convicted of assaulting not only his wife, but also one of his sons. [7] Mr O’Hagan has felt aggrieved by these circumstances and by his...

10. BORA Public Health Bill [pdf, 617 KB]

    Public Health Bill 22 November 2007 Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: PUBLIC HEALTH BILL 1. On 14 November 2007, we provided you with preliminary advice as to whether the Public Health Bill (PCO 7138/21) ('the Bill') is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ('the Bill of Rights Act'). We have now had an opportunity to review version 22 (PCO 7138/22) of the Bill. We understand that the Bill